david biedenbender | composer

Luminescence


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Premiere:
March 15, 2009 :: 2009 National Lutheran Honor Band Festival, Tom O'Neal, conductor :: Milwaukee, WI

Duration:
ca. 6:30

Instrumentation:
band/winds and percussion (grade 4)

Piccolo, 2 Flutes, Oboe (div.), 3 Bb Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, 2 Eb Alto Saxophones, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpets, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trombones, Euphonium (div.), Tuba (div.), Timpani, 4 Percussion

Score:
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Program Notes:
Luminescence is based on fragments from the melody Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist (Rouse thyself, my weak spirit), which was written by Johann Schop and subsequently harmonized in several settings by Johann Sebastian Bach. It’s commonly known as the Christian hymn, Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light. A wind arrangement of the original Bach harmonization is available upon request. It may enrich the overall musical experience both for the ensemble and for the audience to hear the original chorale before the piece is played.

Purchasing Information:
Score and parts are $145.00 plus $20.00 for shipping (continental US, additional international charges apply). Payment is accepted via check or credit card. Performance materials will be mailed/emailed after payment is received. For any questions or to order a perusal score ($25.00) please contact David.


Performances:
05/06/2012

North Carolina Bandmasters Association Honors Band :: Chapel Hill, NC
Michael Haithcock, conductor
04/24/2012

8:00pm :: Fine Arts Theatre :: Kent State University :: Kent, OH
Kent State Stark Concert Band :: Jeff Heisler, conductor
02/28/2012

Central Michigan University :: Staples Family Concert Hall :: Mount Pleasant, MI
Central Michigan University Wind Symphony :: James Batcheller, conductor
02/24/2012

CBDNA North Central Regional Conference :: Central Michigan University :: Staples Family Concert Hall :: Mount Pleasant, MI
Central Michigan University Wind Symphony :: James Batcheller, conductor
12/08/2011

7:30pm :: University of Washington :: School of Music :: Meany Theater
University of Washington Symphonic Band :: Dr. Steven Morrison, conductor
04/26/2011

8pm :: Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music :: Nacogdoches, TX
Stephen F. Austin State University Symphonic Band, Brett Richardson, conductor
02/27/2011

3pm :: Missouri Theater :: Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Tom O'Neal, conductor
05/18/2010

Mount Pleasant High School Center for the Performing Arts :: Mount Pleasant, MI
Mount Pleasant High School Wind Ensemble :: David Biedenbender, conductor
05/06/2010

Carroll University :: Waukesha, WI
Waukesha Area Symphonic Band :: Rick Kirby, conductor
04/20/2010

Staples Family Concert Hall :: Mount Pleasant, MI
Central Michigan University Wind Symphony :: James Batcheller, conductor
03/15/2010

Hill Auditorium :: Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Youth Band :: Rodney Dorsey, conductor
03/15/2009

Wisconsin Lutheran College :: Milwaukee, WI
2009 National Lutheran High School Honor Band Festival :: Tom O'Neal, conductor